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Nirmala Sitharaman visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Gagan Shakti 2018 proves that India can overpower enemies, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Gagan Shakti is the biggest IAF exercise in terms of scale since Operation Brasstacks in 1986-1987 or Operation Parakram in 2001-2002.

Apr 20, 2018

Russian Navy just fielded a nuclear submarine stocked with Kalibr cruise missiles

Russia also took delivery of three vessels and two helicopters in just the first three months of 2018.

Apr 19, 2018

US used new long-range missile in Syria airstrike: Quick facts

The new missile is capable of flying around missile defenses, traveling over 800 km to destroy targets with pinpoint accuracy.

Apr 18, 2018

Indian Navy welcomes China to Indian Ocean with tongue-in-cheek Twitter post

Three ships – two frigates and a tanker – of the 29th Anti-Piracy Escort Force of the PLA Navy were spotted at sea after which the Indian Navy tweeted the post

Apr 18, 2018

IAF can send double number of fighter jets than Pakistan in battle

It is estimated that in case of a crisis, Pakistan will be able to deploy approximately 260 jets.

Apr 17, 2018

Pakistan missile test: Babur cruise missile with 700 km range successfully tested

The missile's capabilities include advanced aerodynamics and avionics that can strike targets both at land and sea with high accuracy, at a range of 700 kilometers.

Apr 16, 2018

Indian Army to receive first 5 M777 howitzers in September

The M777 howitzer will replace the FH-77 155 mm howitzers that have been in use by the Indian Army for over 30 years now.

Apr 15, 2018

Watch: IAF's Sukhoi fighter jets refuel mid-air during Gagan Shakti 2018 exercise

The Sukhoi Su-30 jets, which took off from West Bengal, engaged multiple targets over Lakshadweep and were refueled twice during the flight.

Apr 15, 2018

Freezers for Jawans to beat the heat near desert border

BSF installs water coolers, freezers for Jawans near desert border

The Border Security Force has planned to upgrade security at the borders in desert areas of Rajasthan to stop infiltration bids during summers

Apr 13, 2018

Japanese pacifism Vs Chinese military assertion: Can Shinzo Abe amend constitution?

In the emerging security scenario in the Asia Pacific, Japan cannot afford to hide behind the veneer of a deemed 'illegality' of its military.

Apr 13, 2018

ICGS Vikram quick facts: Indian Coast Guard gets indigenously developed defense ship

The ship, built and designed by Larsen and Toubro, was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard in a record time of 25 months.

Apr 12, 2018

Is China eyeing a permanent military base in Vanuatu?

While China and Vanuatu are said to have even discussed the matter, both the nations have refuted the reports. Beijing has even called the idea "ridiculous."

Apr 10, 2018

Indian Army, Tata Safari Storme start new journey: Adios, Maruti Gypsy

The new India Army-spec Tata Safari Storme replaces the aging Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, which had a decade-long association with the Indian armed forces.

Apr 9, 2018

Wary of Pakistan and China threat, IAF set for 2-week country-wide exercise

Indian Air Force's Gaganshakti exercise has been planned to check its combat and operational preparedness, especially for threats from Pakistan and China.

Apr 7, 2018

IAF to buy 110 fighter jets worth Rs 973.8 bn

Lockheed Martin, one of the vendors from whom India may buy the 110 jets, has already welcomed the procurement initiative.

Apr 7, 2018

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